Lavinia
Americannoun
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Roman Legend. the daughter of Latinus and second wife of Aeneas.
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a female given name.
Example Sentences
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“I viewed the brand for preppy styles geared to an older generation,” said Lavinia Gabriele, a 26-year-old New Yorker, who works in retail.
Then it will be Lavinia’s turn to be mad as a hornet—unless she discovers your clever scheme and, gentle as a lamb and sweet as a kitten, somehow persuades you to share.
From Literature
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The firm gave its condolences to Sir Nicholas' family, his wife Lady Lavinia and their children Chloe and Isabel.
From BBC
"Commiserations to Frank, Louis and Lavinia and bless you for asking, and trusting, me to write her obituary."
From BBC
Lavinia McFarland, along with her son, Samuel and his grandmother, try to go to the community fridge every week on a Wednesday afternoon.
From BBC
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